Mnuchin says he won't release Trump's tax returns, says it lacks 'legitimate legislative purpose'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said he will not allow President Donald Trump's tax returns to be released to Congress.
In a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, Mnuchin said that after conferring with the Justice Department, he has determined that the request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose."Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks with reporters outside the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Washington.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said he will not allow President Donald Trump's tax returns to be released to Congress.
In a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, Mnuchin said that after conferring with the Justice Department, he has determined that the request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose."This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
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